Fun and frugal, the convertible Honda Beat blends the sporty appeal of small convertible like Honda’s S2000 with the fuel sipping and ease of parking associated with cars of diminutive size like the Smart Fortwo. Though never sold by… more»
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No Smokey Here: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
I normally wouldn’t cover a second-gen Pontiac Trans Am. The reason is simple, there are just so many of them and we have covered them extensively. And once you get beyond the Super-Duty era (’73-’74), the go just isn’t… more»
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Nautilus Blue 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Even before John DeLorean took over Pontiac as its general manager, the Pontiac Motor Division sought to stand out by offering something special to the car enthusiast. Pontiac didn’t produce the most cars and not every car was a… more»
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1 of 353: 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
The Cyclone was Mercury’s mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It began as a compact in 1964 and was promoted to an intermediate in 1968. Demand would quickly dissipate when higher insurance rates would suppress… more»
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390 Equipped! 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special
Some really cool things were happening at Ford in the pickup department for 1968, not the least being the addition of a pair of more powerful V8s that replaced the previous year’s 352. While there were still a couple… more»
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Realtor’s Ride: 1977 Cadillac DeVille
The Cadillac DeVille has historically been a car that many individuals aspire to own. Particularly in the leisure suite 70s when personal luxury coupes were all the rage, the DeVille rose to prominence as a serious status symbol. That’s… more»
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Unrestored Cabriolet: 1984 Porsche 911
While we love unrestored cars, there can occasionally be some modest deflation to your elation caused by the fact that not every original car is still in pristine shape. In fact, many of us are willing to live with… more»
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Thirteen Year Nap: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
In 1968, Volkswagen recycled its Kubelwagen military vehicle into a civilian vehicle that became known as the Thing when it finally hit our shores in 1973. The Thing almost defies description. It’s not an SUV, it’s not a truck,… more»
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C1 Fixer Upper: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette with a six-cylinder engine, a two-speed automatic gearbox, a convertible top, removable windows, and a price that exceeded Chevy’s Cadillac with its V8 motor. This new entrant from Chevrolet looked sporty and was… more»
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One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Square Body pickups are very popular. This 1975 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton pickup is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is listed for sale here on eBay. It has 5 days remaining in the auction and has already been… more»
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Forest Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Somewhat like myself, the First Generation Mustang grew bigger and heavier with each passing year. Unlike me, buyers could still order a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with an engine that made the car fleet of foot. That is the… more»
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Quintessential Old Car? 1953 Buick Special
Years ago when the concept of an “old car” came up it was often one that looked like this 1953 Buick Special. And I guess that’s because years ago, there were a lot of old, similar cars sitting in… more»
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Egg-Shaped BMW: 1957 Isetta 300
The Isetta was a microcar designed in Italy but built under license in several countries, including BMW in Germany. It earned the nickname “bubble car” for its distinctive egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows. The little car was designed to… more»
Very Clean 1969 BMW 2002 Is A Bargain!
There’s a lot of déjà vu in looking at this low-mileage 1969 BMW 2002 for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Anaheim, California. I owned several just like it, back in the late 1970s when $500 bought fairly decent examples…. more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
If buyers had the money, they could order a new Corvette in 1968 loaded with factory options. The original owner of this classic didn’t stop by equipping it with a desirable drivetrain, ticking enough boxes on the Order Form… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar of the 1980s was an interesting specimen, just like its badge-engineered sibling, the Lincoln Mark VII. Both of these cars featured bulbous bodywork over luxurious interiors while purporting to be a crossover of sport and luxury…. more»
